USA TODAY spoke with apple breeders, growers and researchers to find the secrets of one of America's most popular fruits.

In 2018, Gala apples became the most-produced variety in the U.S., ending a 50-year run for Red Delicious at the top. Can’t ...

What's your favorite apple? Maybe it's the crowd-pleasing Honeycrisp, the tart Granny Smith or the infamous Red Delicious.

What's worse than trying to satisfy a craving for a juicy apple only to bite into one that's not quite ripe? Look for ...